Welder/ Fabricator

Marmon Holdings • Charlotte, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Fontaine Modification is seeking skilled, motivated Welders / Fabricators to join its Charlotte team. The role involves modifying heavy-duty trucks and fabricating components to meet customer specifications, engineering requirements, and company quality standards. The Welder / Fabricator works with technicians, production team members, and leadership to produce work that meets expectations for fit, function, durability, and appearance.

The position requires precision, sound judgment, attention to detail, safe work habits, and the ability to turn drawings, instructions, and production requirements into quality workmanship. Work takes place in an industrial truck modification and manufacturing environment, with exposure to welding operations, metal fabrication, moving equipment, noise, heat, sparks, fumes, and other shop-related hazards. Employees must use required personal protective equipment and follow established safe-work practices. Eligible employees may receive company-sponsored medical coverage and a 401(k) plan, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous welding, fabrication, metalworking, or industrial manufacturing experience preferred; equivalent demonstrated skills and training may be considered.
• Experience with MIG welding preferred.
• Ability to read measurements, use precision measuring tools, and interpret basic fabrication drawings or work instructions.
• Familiarity with metal preparation, cutting, grinding, fitting, positioning, and welding practices.
• Ability to recognize weld defects and understand proper fit-up and preparation.
• Ability to safely operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality workmanship, attendance, and dependability.
• Willingness to learn company-specific processes, equipment, and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently when appropriate and collaborate effectively with a production team.
• Candidates may be evaluated through welding tests or practical skill assessments.
• Ability to meet the essential physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Use required personal protective equipment and follow established safe-work practices.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous welding, fabrication, metalworking, or industrial manufacturing experience.
• Experience with MIG welding.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and fabrication for heavy-duty truck modifications, including structural components, brackets, supports, mounting systems, and other assemblies.
• Perform MIG welding and other applicable welding processes based on job requirements, qualifications, and approved procedures.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, work instructions, measurements, and production specifications.
• Measure, mark, cut, fit, position, and prepare metal components for welding and assembly.
• Select appropriate materials, tools, equipment, and welding methods for assigned work.
• Produce welds that meet workmanship, strength, fit, and appearance requirements.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, cutting equipment, grinders, and other fabrication equipment.
• Inspect completed work for weld quality, dimensional accuracy, fit, and conformance to specifications; address issues within established procedures and escalate concerns as needed.
• Follow work instructions, drawings, engineering requirements, and applicable welding procedures; check work throughout the process and help prevent defects, rework, waste, and delays.
• Communicate discrepancies, defective materials, unclear instructions, and conditions that could compromise quality; maintain traceability and complete required production or quality documentation.
• Support corrective actions and problem-solving efforts when defects or recurring fabrication issues are identified.
• Follow OSHA requirements, company safety policies, hot-work requirements, and safe-work procedures; use required personal protective equipment.
• Inspect assigned welding machines, leads, connections, gas equipment, tools, and other equipment before use.
• Follow hot-work controls, including fire-watch requirements, combustible-material controls, and applicable permit procedures.
• Maintain awareness of nearby employees and operations, ventilation, sparks, fumes, and fire hazards; keep work areas organized and report unsafe conditions, equipment defects, near misses, and injuries promptly.
• Stop and escalate work when unsafe conditions or unapproved modifications could risk people, equipment, or product integrity.
• Complete assigned work safely, accurately, and within production schedules; coordinate with supervisors, technicians, and production personnel.
• Adapt to changing production priorities while maintaining safety and quality standards; identify potential delays, material shortages, equipment issues, and technical challenges early.
• Maintain tools and equipment and follow maintenance and housekeeping practices.
• Participate in 5S, continuous improvement, safety initiatives, and cross-training opportunities.
• Contribute to a team culture based on accountability, professionalism, respect, and doing the job right the first time.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive company-sponsored medical coverage, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
• Eligible employees may receive a 401(k) plan, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
• Opportunity for additional training and development as opportunities become available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed